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    Kyris: Yes, Father can be cruel.... Very cruel, even.... But I don’t feel like talking about that right now... And keeping concubines actually came about in our culture because at the time our medical knowledge was not as advanced as it is today. A man having more women he was allowed to have children with meant the chances of not losing all of them before they reached adulthood was bigger. So it never was just for the sake of it. And we do not see it as being disloyal, a concubine has pretty much the same rights as a wife. In fact, in the past they had the exact same rights as a wife. The ”wife” was simply just the first to enter the harem back then. It was when more children began surviving into adulthood that concubines’ rights were reduced, though not by much.

    Jefrye: It is as you say, I accepted the marriage for the sake of my family. I could have refused, but doing so could have had consequenses. Davian did, and was disowned because of it. Had I refused it would have cost me my social standing, my career. Yet all would have been fine of Kyris just had agreed to enter a concubine contract with me...

    Kyris: After what happened to Mother?! No way! *to the twins* And regarding adultery... It sort of would have been, but... I broke up with Jefrye when his engagement was announced. And after that we have not even kissed.

    Jefrye: Does it count if I still have thought about it? Because I have... Many, many times.

    Kyris: Jefrye...

    Jefrye: I just don’t get it... You say you don’t want others being hurt over these matters, but... What about my feelings? You doing this is starting to tear me apart. And what about your own heart? Are you really saying you don’t have any feelings for me anymore?

    Kyris: No, I don’t. And I thought I had made that clear already.
     
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    Fosimah: Well, I still don't like it, as marriage is something always done out of love in our world, despite having arranged marriages, but I can see how that would happen.

    Ilsona: I don't have to like it.

    Fosimah: Well, no. You do not live there.

    Ilsona: I'm sorry. That must've been horrible.

    Fosimah: You're sorry for him having to marry someone he doesn't love, but with me, it's a disagreement? Disobedience? Do you feel more compassion for him, a near stranger, than your own twin sister?

    Ilsona: With him, it's social standing at stake. With you, it's your immortal soul-

    Fosimah: And how will my soul fare being shoved into and having to pretend to love someone I do not, for the rest of my miserable life?

    Ilsona: Ihuzo is kind-

    Fosimah: Ihuzo is a friend - one of my closest, but a friend all the same. Yes, he's kind, but I do not love him, and he does not love me. In this, we are in agreement. Living a life together would make both of us despondent, and seeing each other that way would just make it worse.

    Ilsona: At least Ihuzo is alive.

    Fosimah: For all my morals and all the platonic love I hold for him, sometimes I wish he weren't. It would make my own life so much easier.

    Ilsona: By the-

    Fosimah: I am not a god, Ilsona. I am not perfect. I cannot be perfect. *She storms off.*

    Ilsona: Well.
     
  3. Gladiolus83

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    Kyris: *to Ilsona* Oh... Sorry, but... That was way to harsh. I get your faith and all that is the reason behind it, but... still...

    Jefrye: I agree. She is your twin sister. No matter the reason you should be quicker to feel emphathy for her than for me. As she said, I am a stranger to you.

    Davian: *to everyone* You guys have been quiet lately. How about changing the subject? Anyone have something they rather want to talk about? Feel free to share with the rest of us.

    Jefrye: That is actually not a bad idea. *to Pel* Adra said that you are a fellow marksman. How about a competition? *to everyone* All able to shoot projectiles at targets are of course welcome to join in if they want.
     
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    Ilsona: Well, I don't shoot myself, but my cousin Hukayzo does. She could join in. And...I should apologize to her. I have to leave for a moment. I'll be back soon. *She disappears.*
     
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    Kyris: I hope they can reconcile. Family is one of the most important things, after all.

    Jefrye: Yeah. Me too.

    Davian: Two participants... Won't make for a very fun competition, if you ask me.

    Jefrye: So far. Let's wait a while and see if more want to join before calling it off. And while we wait... *He quickly grabs Kyris' hand.* If I win... Will you be my prize?

    Kyris: *pulls his hand free* What?!! Have you lost your mind?!!

    Davian: That would have required he actually had one to lose...

    Jefrye: *ignoring Davian* I am not asking for much. Just a kiss.

    Kyris: Forget it!! Never gonna happen!!

    Jefrye: I'm never giving up. You know that.

    Kyris: Funny... Neither will I.
     
  6. LastMindToSanity

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    Pel: Yeah, lets have a shooting competition. Fair warning, I can't miss a still target. What are our targets, anyway?

    Six: ... I would also like to participate, if you don't mind. *She pulls out her handgun and starts checking it.* Are pistols okay? What about the use of powers?

    Adra: Oh, will we get a glimpse of the mysterious Six's skill?

    Six: ...

    Pel: How's this for a bet? If I do better than you, you have to stop ignoring us!

    Six: ... *Nods*
     
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    Jefrye: How about a combination of both, Pel? And as for targets...

    *The room stretches out, forming into an outdoor shooting range. At the far end of the field, archery targets and throwing machines appears.*

    Jefrye: We can discuss the distance later when everyone who wishes to participate is ready. And Six... *He pulls out his element gun:* I say, pistols are more than okay. Although I think I will stick to the laser bullets.

    Kyris: It would be harder to tell where you hit with fire or electric shock. If you are going for accuracy, that is.

    Jefrye: My thoughts too. And powers... Why not? I don't have any, but it can be interesting seeing how I stand against it.

    Davian: *pulls out his laser gun* If they are having their own competition within the competition, then I am in too.

    Jefrye: For what? You know that even if we have a deal, our real selves are under no obligation to honor it.

    Davian: Well... *looks at Kyris*

    Kyris: Oh hell no!! If I said no to him that goes double for you!! In fact, I'm shutting down!! *He fades away in a shimmer*

    Davian: Didn't think he'd be that mad...

    Jefrye: But it solves our problem. The loser... has to apologize to him. Dressed as a dog.

    Davian: You're on.
     
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    Pel: You're both coming on too strong. Love is like hunting, you have to be subtle, yet deliberate. Lure the target to the exact point you want them. Finally, after taking the time to make sure everything is in place, you strike!

    Adra: Well, that seems a bit... inadequate. Not everyone will have the same needs when it comes to wooing.

    Six: I can use my energy to increase my speed and steady my aim. I'm ready when you are.

    Adra: Energy? The same kind of energy that Relias uses?

    Six: ... *Nods*

    Pel: *Pulls out his bow and notches an arrow.* I am also ready to start.
     
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    Ilsona: We're back.

    Fosimah: Yes...we're back.

    Hukayzo: How on earth did you find this place? Who are these other people?

    Ilsona: Well, it's complicated, but they're from other worlds.

    Hukayzo: How...nevermind. I do not want to know. *She pulls a bow and quiver out of her pack.* I was told there was a shooting competition?

    Fosimah: Hukayzo is the best marksman I have ever known. No doubt she will win.

    Hukayzo: Of course I will. Now. *She knocks an arrow.*

    Ilsona: Wait, if they're doing a bet, wouldn't it bee fun if we also did?

    Hukayzo: How so? None of you have touched a bow a day in your lives.

    Fosimah: I have an idea. If you lose, you have to say yes to Ihuzo's proposal. If you win...well...

    Hukayzo: If I win, Ilsona must apologize to you again. Though, I would like an acceptance of proposal to be my choice.

    Fosimah: Accepting the bet is your choice. And besides, the only reason you hesitate is because you worry what others might think.

    Ilsona: ...I don't-

    Fosimah: Careful. You have only just apologized. Would it not be a sad circumstance if you were to get yourself in that same place again, only hours later?

    Ilsona: Nevermind.

    Fosimah: I thought so. Hukayzo?

    Hukayzo: *She sighs.* Fine. *She draws back the string and surveys the other competitors.* Are we all ready?
     
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    Davian: *While checking the charge meter on his gun* I don’t care if I do come on too strong, Pel. I just like teasing him, that’s all.

    Jefrye: *while loading his weapon* Honestly, Pel, I actually agree with you… The coming on too strong part, anyway. Thing is… I think I only got pushy after he broke up with me. I just want him to know I still love him and want us to get back together. Maybe I’m going about it the wrong way… *checks the sight while aiming* But I suppose the real me is the one who actually needs to realize this. What we learn do not carry over to them, after all. *To Hukayzo* We are all set on our end.

    Davian: I think that is all competitors we will get. Shall we start, then?

    Jefrye: Why not. How about we start with standing targets and switch to moving ones later?

    Davian: Fine with me. 100 feet a good starting distance?

    Jefrye: Sure. You wanna go first?

    Davian: No objections here.

    *Six archery targets move to the designated distance. Davian gets into place and takes aim (He uses a one-hand grip). He fires and hits within the first ring from bull’s eye. Jefrye then gets into place and takes aim (He uses a two-hand grip). He fires and hits bull’s eye.*

    Davian: So, who goes next? By the way, miss the target and you are out, I presume?
     
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    Six: *Raises her gun in her left hand (Which is wrapped in cloth) and fires, hitting a target on the first ring from the bull's eye.*

    Pel: *Hits the same target Six shot on the bull's eye with only a second to aim.* How's that?

    Adra: You better pick it up, Six. Pel will just keep hitting the center.

    Pel: I've trained with this bow for twenty years. I won't miss.
     
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    Hukayzo: *Takes a moment to adjust her aim, and then releases. The arrow hits the centre.*

    Hukayzo: *She lowers the bow.* It is not looking good for you, Ilsona.

    Ilsona: How did you hit that from one hundred feet away?

    Hukayzo: I have been practicing daily for as long as I can remember. I would be ashamed if I did not.

    Ilsona: ...hm.
     
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    Ayana: Oh! An archery competition? (She grabs a bow and arrows) I am quite skilled at archery. May I join in?
     
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    *Ignoring Ayana, Davian begins to move into position. Jefrye blocks him with his arm.*

    Jefrye: *to Ayana* Of course you can. Whenever you're ready. It's your turn.
     
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    Ayana: All right.

    She nocks an arrow, aiming carefully at the center of the target.

    Ayana: (quietly) Volena, guide my aim.

    She releases the arrow, and it flies into the bullseye.
     
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    Davian: So then it's our turn again now. But since no one had trouble with the distance, how about moving it to 500 feet?

    Jefrye: I don't mind if nobody else does.

    *New targets appears at the mentioned distance while the old ones fades away. Both Jefrye and Davian takes out scopes from pockets on their legs and attaches them to their guns. They aim and fires almost simultaneously, both hitting within the first ring from bull’s eye on their respective targets.*
     
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    Hukayzo: Hmm...Interesting. *She knocks an arrow and takes a second to aim. When she releases, the arrow hits the edge of the bull's eye. She sighs.*

    Hukayzo: I did not expect to hit that perfectly. It is right at the edge of my range. Still, it is always disappointing to miss.
     
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    Pel: Perfectly within range. *Hits right on the edge of the bull's eye.*

    Six: *Frowns*

    Pel: I assume the same can't be said for you?

    Six: *Takes a lot of time to aim and fires, but misses completely.*

    Adra: Victory so soon. It seems your weapon doesn't shoot as far as a bow.

    Six: I hadn't expected the difficulty to ramp up that quickly. I guess that means I lose.
     
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    Jefrye: Sorry about that, Six. I guess we are more used to combat situations where it sometimes is most important to end things quickly. Perhaps a lesser escalation would have been better... *to everyone* Anyone wants to make the choice regarding the next challenge once Ayana has attempted 500 feet? It doesn’t seem fair for us to make all decisions when this is everybody’s competition.
     
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    Ayana lines up her shot and fires. It hits the edge of the target.

    Ayana: Well, that is not quite my finest moment. It does make sense, though—I am more accustomed to shortbows. I call it a success that I hit at all.
     
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    Jefrye: Seems no one is interested in calling the shots, so--

    *Davian looks at him in surprise.*

    Davian: You must have intended that...

    *Jefrye realizes just how he had phrased his words.*

    Jefrye: Actually I didn’t... Anyway, shall we switch to moving targets now? And since we might have been increased the difficulty a little to fast before, how about we start with one target and then one new is added every round until only one shooter remain?

    Davian: I’m okay with that.

    *The throwing machine is moved into position. One clay pidgeon is launched, Jefrye fires and it shatters. A second clay pidgeon flies through the air before Davian’s shot shatters it.*
     
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    Hukayzo: Oh, this is almost easier. *She raises the bow and barely aims before releasing, and the pigeon shatters.*

    Fosimah: Hukayzo has kept us alive with the game she shoots through months and months of near starvation.
     
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    Ayana: Moving targets? (She snickers) Child’s play.

    She effortlessly shoots an arrow, perfectly shattering a pigeon.
     
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    Six: This is a throwing machine. It's mostly used for people to practice with ranged weapons. It's also used for sports practice.

    Adra: It looks similar to a mounted crossbow, yet it doesn't need an operator to reload or fire. There are some incredible inventions from these other stories.

    Pel: Well, considering Six just told us about it, *Concentrates and hits the target.* we can assume that she is also used to this kind of technology. Personally, I believe that she is from our future. Given that, we probably shouldn't ask her too many questions.

    Six: Yes, and yes. Don't ask about important things, or I'll leave.

    Adra: Noted.
     
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    Jefrye: Okay, round two then.

    *The machine throws two clay pigeons. Both are shattered by Jefrye's shots. Davian then fires at the next two clay pigeons, but only one shatters.*

    Jefrye: Guess that settles that. Still, I would have thought you were better than this.

    Davian: You might have been groomed for military service, but I wasn't.
     

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